The Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard successfully concluded the second edition of the joint maritime exercise Sahyog-Hop Tac off the coast of Chennai on August 27, 2026.  Participants: Eight Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships, six aircraft, and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) ship CSB 8002. Leadership: Overseen jointly by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung. Focus Areas : Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), maritime law enforcement, marine pollution response, and tactical interoperability.